Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
http://www.sacbee.com/2012/05/14/4489713/controvery-surrounds-signatures.html
My favorite line from the article though,
My favorite line from the article though,
Lehane vs. Magoofs, round 5000
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So, of the 21 signatures, they're now acknowledging that 5 were done by proxy. And of those 5, 2 expressed "misgivings" on seeing their names on the letter. I'm not very happy that there were some irregularities with the signatures but I'm still totally baffled about what the Maloofs are trying to prove. They seem to be flailing their arms wildly about and accomplishing nothing but further alienation of a number of the people who have until now supported them.
I honestly believe this will get uglier than we could possibly imagine.
I honestly believe this will get uglier than we could possibly imagine.
Just as we thought. The little boys have zero clue how stupid they look running down this petty stuff. This is like guilty people pointing fingers at others hoping they look less guilty. Get a clue boys, you are trying to erase the Sacramento Kings form existence. You should expect nothing less than both barrels of the shotgun.
So, as it becomes increasingly obvious to one and all that the Maloofs are bound and determined to utilize a scorched earth policy, at what point does Stern step in? The Maloofs aren't destroying their enemies; if anything, they're destroying themselves and pretty much obliterating any chance of success in an anti-trust suit while they're at it.
Dreamtiger
G-League
Since nothing happened as a result of the letter with the five questionable signatures, it's a moot point. It's not like the Maloofs formally asked the BOG for approval to relocate, but they said no because of this letter. What difference does it make? I'd like to see Think Big draft a new letter from the business leaders from Sacramento and present it to David Stern, this time with hundreds of signatures on it.
The Hammer
All-Star
That would be excellent!
Reality spokesman Capt. Factorial says "Maloof Sports and Entertainment" built on "daddy's hard-earned money" and name should be changed to "Maloof Pissing Away Our Trust Fund".
Reality spokesman Capt. Factorial adds "Boys Who Cried Wolf" bad nickname for Maloofs because actual boy who cried wolf told the truth once.
I'd be willing to bet just about anything that such a project is already underway.
Kinda off-topic: I received an email from MSE today:
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I know I shouldn't be so skeptical/cynical, but am I the only one who sees "desperate money grab" in this?
I'm guessing you meant "emotionally UNstable"... and I agree.
Watching this all unfold is like watching "Abbott and Costello meet The Three Stooges in Bizarro World".
Glenn
Hall of Famer
Are there ways of sending petitions to the NBA signed via the use of a printed name and an email adress to identify the signer? If so, let's get on it. I think the people of the area the Kings respresent should have a say in this matter. The Maloofs are making the NBA look like they tolerate this kind of abusive behavior to the very people who pay the salaries of the players and, if the team were properly managed, pour money into the pockets of the owners.
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I actually did send the NBA a note on this topic. I asked them if they endorsed their owners sending PIs out to grill their business partners with questions? Not exactly part of their NBA Cares Program.
PurpleHaze
All-Star
IMO: Just take the "REALLY" out of your sentence and add "REALITY SHOW" - that about sums it up. Stay tunned for the next bizarre twist and turn episode. Hopefully, Georgie gets booted off the island real soon.
It means that we're living in the middle of Wonderland, with the Mad Hatter, Tweedledum and Tweedledee and the Red Queen...along with the Three Stooges.
"The time has come," the Walrus said,
"To talk of many things:
Of shoes--and ships--and sealing-wax--
Of cabbages--and kings--
And why the sea is boiling hot--
And whether pigs have wings."
from http://www.jabberwocky.com/carroll/walrus.html
Seriously? I don't think anyone knows what will happen. The Maloofs are taking ridiculous self-destruction to incredible heights. I'd love to hear what they really expect to get out of all this - not from their mouthpiece, but when they're talking among themselves. I can't help but worry that this will all end up as part of next season's "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills".
Larry David
Starter
That they absolutely and unequivocally want to move this team as soon as possible / as soon as their new anti trust lawyer says they can apply. They are upset, paranoid, delusional, and irrational in their desire to grab a deal in Anaheim, which they view as a much needed wind fall for the family but was wrongfully put on hold by Kj and the NBA. They figured they only needed to wait 12 months and would be gone by now.
At this point, they believe the NBA and kj conspired to push them into an arena deal that would have caused them to take on enough debt that it would have caused them to loose the team. Because the NBA and city are tired of their act, they probably now believe the meeting in Orlando was a conspiracy to unseat them with the debt associated with a bad deal and usher in Burkle, because it is otherwise impossible to remove and owner absent a default or fellony.
They detest the NBA, kj, and probably Sacramento and it's fans. They view this as clearly over and they wished you would just drop the carade and let them move. Because they are also paranoid some other team might grab the Anahiem market, it's scorched earth time to keep slowly pushing this team out the door and get suckers to keep them from loosing a fortune as they wait. They are willing to loose the remaining equity in the team or risk repossession or contraction to accomplish those goals.
Basically, take the owner from major league and make her more angry, bitter, paranoid, and desperate. But they remain committed to Sac and really hope to see you at Arco
kennadog
Dog On It!
I can't believe that Stern and the other owners are just going to stay mum about the Maloofs heaping abuse on the city of Sacramento, it's business community, and the fans. The only reason to stay mum, is the real possibility of a lawsuit. I wish the league would make a pre=-emptive strike and sue the Maloofs first for damages to the reputation and business of the NBA.
Right now I just feel like crap that Kings fans are stuck with these colossal clowns. No fans should have to put up with such rotten mistreatment.
EDIT: I can pretty much guarantee that Lehane and the other Think Big business leaders are each smarter and more capable businesspeople than all of the Maloof brothers combined.
Right now I just feel like crap that Kings fans are stuck with these colossal clowns. No fans should have to put up with such rotten mistreatment.
EDIT: I can pretty much guarantee that Lehane and the other Think Big business leaders are each smarter and more capable businesspeople than all of the Maloof brothers combined.
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Larry David
Starter
Here's the problem. We are all really excited and hopeful the league will save us and give us new owners in the process. Objectively, if you stack the Maloofs last 10 years beside Donald Sterlings, the Maloofs look like saints. The aren't worse even if you take the past 4 months, vs Sterlings worst. Really, read up not just on the neglect but the racism and sexual harassment. If the NBA takes no action there forever, I can see how the NBA saves the Kings. I think the Maloofs have to wait 2 or 3 years, but in the end the team will move
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kennadog
Dog On It!
I'm not convinced the Maloofs can last that long financially.
nebs
Starter
Yeah this is reminding me of when the Charlotte Hornets left for New Orleans.
All the more reason for Sacramento, Stern, and the fans to take the high road. Despite the lunacy, this seems like a winnable battle. The Maloofs are the boyfriend acting like a complete a-hole in order to get you to dump them.
I'm sure the silence from the other side is driving the Maloofs absolutely batty. I like it.
I'm not sure that asking the U.S. Justice Department to investigate the Maloofs for potential federal crimes exactly qualifies as "silence".
whozit
Starter
I missed something ......... what possible federal crimes do they think the Maloofs might've broken? When was this request made ...........?
Cripes! I missed this as well.
Section 101
All-Star
I think that is the question he was asking them to look into.
Here is a link to the letter that Lehane sent to the U.S. Attorney General: (LINK TO PDF)
A lot of this seems to revolve around the fact that a former FBI agent was used as the PI, and apparently identified himself as such (presumably former).
In short, Lehane is asking the Justice Department to look into:
1) Whether the Maloofs violated federal harassment laws by using "color of law" in the guy identifying himself as a former FBI agent
2) Whether the Maloofs were party to impersonation of a federal law enforcement officer
3) Whether 1) or 2) could constitute interstate crimes because the Maloofs live in Las Vegas
I don't think anything will come of it (unless he identified himself as a CURRENT FBI agent), but it's certainly a shot across the bow.
A lot of this seems to revolve around the fact that a former FBI agent was used as the PI, and apparently identified himself as such (presumably former).
In short, Lehane is asking the Justice Department to look into:
1) Whether the Maloofs violated federal harassment laws by using "color of law" in the guy identifying himself as a former FBI agent
2) Whether the Maloofs were party to impersonation of a federal law enforcement officer
3) Whether 1) or 2) could constitute interstate crimes because the Maloofs live in Las Vegas
I don't think anything will come of it (unless he identified himself as a CURRENT FBI agent), but it's certainly a shot across the bow.